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An undergraduate journalism intern searches Seoul for the best "bingsu" dessert

An undergraduate journalism intern explores Korea's shaved-ice cafés—and her feelings about being a food writer.

by Jane Seo

Run barefoot, says Daniel Lieberman, human evolutionary biology professor

Study finds that runners who land on their forefeet are more efficient than their heel-striking counterparts.

November-December 2011 events at and around Harvard

Events at and around Harvard, November-December 2011

The Veil’s Revival

Veils have seen a resurgence among young Muslim women worldwide. Is this a step backward, or a marker of progressive politics?

by Erin O’Donnell

A glimpse of Karin B. Michels's courses on public health

The finer points of determining public-health risks

by Karin B. Michels

A glimpse of Ali Asani's courses on Islam studies

Understanding matters of faith powerfully reinforces our common humanity.

by Ali S. Asani

A glimpse of Thomas M. Scanlon Jr.'s courses on issues in ethics

“Who’s to decide what makes a life better?”

by Thomas M. Scanl...

A glimpse of Harry R. Lewis's courses on computer science

How should we handle information?

by Harry R. Lewis

Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album

Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album.

A glimpse of Lawrence Buell's courses on American literature

How stories help shape the world around us

25 great moments in Harvard sports history

25 high moments in Harvard athletics, 1986-2011

by John T. Bethell

David Fichter talks about mural painting

David Fichter explains his mega-paintings in this video.